BPI (British Phonograph Industry Association) Platinum Album Award for MIKA album Life In Cartoon Motion. Released in the UK on Feb. 5, 2007 the album was by Feb, 27, 2007 certified Platinum by the BPI. By mid 2008 it had been certified 5x Platinum by the BPI.

The album featured the #1 smash "Grace Kelly" and several other tracks charted as well, including "Relax Take It Easy", "Happy Ending" and others. It also recognizes #1 status of the album on the UK Album Chart as of Feb. 17, 2007.

Item Highlights:

• BPI Platinum album award
• Shows the album's #1 position on UK Album Chart
• In Excellent condition
• First presentation award made in 2007
  
• Presentation to music industry executive
• All original
  
• Letter of provenance included
• Colorful award that measures 16.5" x 21.5"
  
• Great collectors item for MIKA fan

Detailed Item Description: This BPI Platinium award is a first presentation award that would have been manufactured in 2007, making it 15 years old.

The award is presented to Jerry Blair, a record executive who held roles at CBS, Chrysalis, and Columbia Records. Blair played a key role in the success of artists including MIKA, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, George Michael, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).

This award is in Excellent condition with only minor frame wear. The award is all original but no manufacturer sticker is present.

Notes on the condition of all vintage record awards like this one: Please do not buy this item if you want a brand new piece of memorabilia. These are historical artifacts from the year they were produced. As a result they may show signs of wear. Frankly, if you see a 20 to 50-year-old award purported to be in 100% perfect condition, it might be too good to be true. After all, an antique should have "good' wear. If not, you might want to question the piece.

As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.